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Prolonged sitting at a computer terminal, use of keyboard.\nJob Conditions/Physical Demands:\nTravel as needed to U.S. and global customer or Cohu sites, up to 25% of the time.\nWorks in a lab environment with constant or intermittent noise. Prolonged sitting at a computer terminal, use of keyboard.\nProtective Devices Required: In required areas.\nCompensation: The estimated base pay range for this position is $41.15 to $51.44 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related factors. This range represents Cohu’s good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for this role upon hire. 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